26th week of 2016 patent applcation highlights part 3 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20160183647 | CANTILEVER UMBRELLA WITH INTEGRATED CONTROL MECHANISMS - Umbrella assemblies described herein are configured to retract and extend, tilt side to side, and open and close. In some embodiments, the umbrella assembly can include a cantilevered beam. The umbrella assembly can further include a tilt mechanism operable to rotate the canopy frame. The umbrella assembly can include a clutch mechanism fixed to the cantilevered beam. The umbrella assembly can also include an integrated mechanism to both open and close the canopy frame and raise and lower the cantilevered beam. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183648 | WATER CATCHMENT DEVICE FOR UMBRELLA - Provided is a water catchment device for an umbrella, the water catchment device including: a cover, a protrusion, and an absorbent element. The protrusion further has an insertion channel for an umbrella to be inserted into and combined with the water catchment device. Furthermore, a catchment is formed between the cover and the protrusion and an absorbent element is mounted in the catchment. The absorbent element can absorb rainwater and retain the rainwater in the catchment. The water catchment device prevents the rainwater from overflowing from the catchment and dripping around. In addition, the cover and the protrusion are made of flexible materials. The absorbent element in the catchment can be dried by pressing the cover. The absorbent element also can be removed from the catchment for drying or replacement whenever needed. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183649 | CUSTOMIZABLE HANDBAG SYSTEM - A customizable handbag system has removable components that allow for multiple configurations. A side panel removably attaches to the handbag and is replaceable by another side panel that has a different appearance. In some examples, the side panel forms part of an interior space of the handbag, which can be a main compartment or a side pocket. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183650 | HIGHBACK MOUNTED STORAGE POUCH - The present disclosure describes a pouch configured for mounting on a snowboard binding highback. Such a pouch may comprise a body, a flap, a first plate, and a strap. The body is coupled to the flap and may comprise a first connector. The first plate is coupled to the flap. The flap and the plate are coupled to a first side of the snowboard binding highback, while the body is coupled to a second side of the snowboard binding highback. The strap is coupled to the flap and comprises a second connector. The second connector is configured to be coupled to the first connector by wrapping the strap around a heelcup of the snowboard binding. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183651 | PORTABLE CONTAINER, SUCH AS A SUITCASE, TROLLEY CASE, TRUNK AND THE LIKE, AND ASSOCIATED ACCESSORY - A portable container, such as a suitcase, trolley case, trunk and the like, includes at least one shell, which delimits an internal compartment for accommodating tools, utensils, clothes and objects in general. The container includes at least one tray that can be arranged stably inside the shell and can be extracted selectively to move easily and practically objects contained in the tray, even at a distance from the shell. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183652 | CASE FOR MOBILE PHONES OR SIMILAR DEVICES - Case for mobile phones or similar devices ( | 2016-06-30 |
20160183653 | Smart Device Programmable Electronic Luggage Tag and Bag Mountings Therefore - Luggage tag has a body with one bistable electronic visual display assembly and one screen, a radio receiver and a processor configured to convert short range command signals detected by the receiver into signals suitable to modify the image on the display screen. A manually operated switch activates the receiver and processor with a battery for a short time period sufficient to receive the command signals and modify the display. The electric components are encapsulated with an RFID transponder assembly in one resiliently flexible, plastic laminate body or the transponder assembly is encapsulated in a planar, plastic laminate flap permanently attached to a separate rigid protective case housing the remaining electric components. The tag is secured to a bag with a flexible connector, under tension, to retain the tag in a fixed position always exposing the sole display screen. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183654 | BAG WITH ELECTROLUMINESCENT LIGHTING SYSTEM - The present invention includes a bag(s) (in the usual meaning of the term and as defined below) with an electroluminescent light source(s) (in the usual meaning of the term and as defined below) and methods of making the same. More specifically, the invention includes bags having laminated electroluminescent light source(s). | 2016-06-30 |
20160183655 | Cosmetic Device - A cosmetic device that incorporates an eyelash curler, mascara, and a mascara applier, and is a substantially cylindrical, conveniently sized device, that also maintains a light weight, and is an easily transportable platform. Additionally, the cosmetic device is a simple, light, compact, and convenient tube with multiple uses by an individual. Moreover, the present device conserves space, weight, and money; in this embodiment, there is no longer a need to carry around multiple products that occupy space and weigh down a carrying case or hand bag. Furthermore, there is no longer a need to purchase multiple separate products, which may be costly. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183656 | HEADBAND WITH INTEGRAL COMPARTMENT AND HAIR ACCESSORY - A headband assembly includes a lower band element and an upper band element. The lower band element has upstanding flanges that define a cavity to provide for storage of personal items such as eyeglasses, lipstick, lip balm, etc., and the flanges include a plurality of reliefs or notches therein for making the lower band flexible. The upper band element pivots with respect to the lower element and includes a lock mechanism. The lower band element also includes a plurality of coupling members in the form of rows of rod-shaped bar members for receiving and coupling with a clip. The clip member may be coupled to a hair accessory which may include any known or appropriate accessory. The coupling members are integrated in the lower band on the front and back sides of the upstanding flanges as well as on the bottom surface of the lower band to provide greater flexibility and accessorizing options. The ornamental designs of the headband, eyeglass frame, and clips are also disclosed. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183657 | DRAWING DEVICE, OPERATION CONTROLLING METHOD OF DRAWING DEVICE, AND OPERATION CONTROLLING PROGRAM OF DRAWING DEVICE - A drawing device includes: an object placing part on which an object is placed, the object being a finger or a toe having a nail; a direction detection unit configured to detect an extended direction of a streaky pattern naturally-existing on a surface of the nail based on the image including the nail of the object placed on the object placing unit; an image processing unit configured to adjust a direction of a nail design based on the extended direction of the streaky pattern detected by the direction detection unit; and a nail design forming unit configured to form the nail design which is adjusted by the image processing unit on the nail. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183658 | ADHESIVE-BACKED EMERY BOARD FOR ATTACHMENT TO PERSONAL ELECTRONIC DEVICES - A new and useful adhesive-backed emery board for attachment to personal electronic devices such as cellular phones which comprises an abrasive layer having a top side and bottom side, a bonding layer attached to the bottom side of the abrasive layer, a backing layer attached to the bonding layer, an adhesive layer attached to the backing layer, and a removable release layer attached to the adhesive layer. The invention provides a convenient way for the user to shape, maintain and beautify the fingernails, is easy to install, use, replace, is low-cost to manufacture, and can be manufactured in many shapes, colors and styles. This device is believed to be useful in a variety of settings where the modern person on-the-go desires easy access to and routine maintenance of the fingernails. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183659 | RESIN COMPOSITION FOR LASER ENGRAVING, FLEXOGRAPHIC PRINTING ORIGINAL PLATE FOR LASER ENGRAVING, METHOD FOR PRODUCING FLEXOGRAPHIC PRINTING ORIGINAL PLATE FOR LASER ENGRAVING, FLEXOGRAPHIC PRINTING PLATE, AND METHOD FOR MAKING FLEXOGRAPHIC PRINTING PLATE - Provided are a resin composition for laser engraving, from which a flexographic printing plate having excellent rinsability of the engraving residue generated by laser engraving, as well as excellent engraving sensitivity, printing durability and printing durability over time can be obtained; a flexographic printing plate precursor for laser engraving produced using the resin composition for laser engraving; a method for making a flexographic printing plate using the flexographic printing plate precursor; and a flexographic printing plate obtained by the plate-making method. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183660 | POROUS PAD FOR IMPREGNATION OF LIQUID COSMETIC COMPOSITION AND LIQUID-COSMETIC-COMPOSITION IMPREGNATING METHOD USING THE SAME - There are provided a porous pad for the impregnation of a liquid cosmetic composition and a liquid-cosmetic-composition impregnating method using such a porous pad. The porous pad includes a first porous pad layer and a second porous pad layer. An injection hole is formed in the first porous pad layer for the injection of the liquid cosmetic composition. The second porous pad layer is disposed under the first porous pad layer, and has a dispersion hole for the dispersion of the liquid cosmetic composition that is injected through the injection hole, and one or more main storage holes that are radially arranged around the periphery of the dispersion hole. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183661 | DEVICE FOR PACKAGING A PRODUCT, IN PARTICULAR A COSMETIC PRODUCT - The device comprises: a casing ( | 2016-06-30 |
20160183662 | SYSTEM FOR HOLDING A COSMETIC PRODUCT IN THE FORM OF A STICK OF MATERIAL, CASING PROVIDED WITH SUCH A HOLDING SYSTEM AND ASSEMBLY METHOD - A system for holding a stick in a casing includes an inner cup provided with a plurality of at least partially flexible claws that can assume two positions:—an open position, in which the claws allow the stick to be inserted into the inner cup;—a blocked position in which the claws can penetrate into the stick previously inserted into the inner cup in order to block it; the system further including an outer cup of which the dimensions are designed to allow the claws to shift from the open position to the closed position, and elements for locking the inner cup in the outer cup when the claws are in the blocked position. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183663 | Applicator for a Cosmetic Product and Associated Applicator Assembly - The invention relates to an application ( | 2016-06-30 |
20160183664 | HAIR COLOR SYSTEM USING A SMART DEVICE - A smart device having a hair color application (App) stored thereon capable of providing and receiving hair color information to and from a user. A photograph of the user's hair is taken using the smart device. A palette of possible colors is then calculated in view of the photograph and other hair information provided by the user. The smart device includes a display for showing the calculated colors, and for showing colors selected by the user on the user's hair. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183665 | STRAP LIFTER FOR USE BETWEEN TWO PERSONS - A strap lifter for use with a harness is shown and described. The harness may have two shoulder straps that support a central, front buckle for use at about the lower, central belly of a user. A generally horizontal buckle strap has a fixed, rigid lower loop beneath a movable, flexible upper loop secured to the front of the buckle strap. The lower and upper loops are generally parallel, and close, to each other. Typically, the distance between the two loops is slightly more than the thickness of a lifter strap which is threaded between the two loops. Preferably, a set of two harnesses is used by two persons standing face-to-face with a single lifter strap between them threaded through both of the buckles. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183666 | CONVERTIBLE, SELF ADJUSTING, MULTIMODAL STRAP SYSTEM FOR CARRYING BAGS AND PACKS - A multi-mode strap system ( | 2016-06-30 |
20160183667 | COMBINATION AND SUPPORT DEVICE FOR SECURING A HANDHELD OBJECT TO A USER OR STRUCTURE - The combination described herein includes a first member and a flexible, elastomeric support for retaining a handheld object. The support includes a central, flat elastomeric portion having a first surface attachable to a portion of the first member and an exposed second surface adapted to receive the handheld object thereon, and a plurality of corner segments adapted to capture respective corners of the handheld object, each corner segment extending from the central portion. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183668 | Signal Cable Lanyard - A lanyard comprises a signal cable, a first fastener, a second fastener and third fastener. The signal cable comprises a first end, a second end, a center portion, a first portion, and a second portion. The first portion is between the center portion and the first end. The second portion is between the center portion and the second end. A first signal connector is at the first end of the signal cable. The second signal connector at the second end of the signal cable. The first fastener is configured to constrain the first portion. The second fastener is configured to constrain the second portion. The third fastener is configured to hold an independent article and connect with the first fastener and the second fastener. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183669 | Fastener-Stick Dispensers For Field Use - A fastener-stick dispenser for dispensing sticks of fasteners, such as staples, nails, and screws. In some embodiments, the dispenser includes a body defining a fastener-stick receptacle that receives a plurality of the fastener sticks. The dispenser also includes a dispensing port through which fastener sticks are dispensed one or more at a time by a user. The dispenser may also include one or more securing device for securing the dispenser to a user so that the user can carry the dispenser in a hands-free manner. A method of providing a fastener-stick dispenser is also disclosed. The method includes providing a fastener stick dispenser and providing various instructions for its use. In some embodiments, the dispenser includes a pivotable dispensing mechanism designed, configured, and arranged to dispense fastener sticks in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axes of the fastener sticks. The dispensing mechanism may be actuated using a lever arm. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183670 | BRUSHHEAD FOR USE WITH A NON-NEWTONIAN COSMETIC COMPOSITION - The brushhead includes a brushhead base member and at least one outer ring of bristles mounted thereto, the brush base member being non-oscillating. An inner assembly is adapted to capture a solid, semi-solid, gel or the like non-Newtonian balm element having shear thinning characteristics. In an embodiment, the inner assembly is adapted to receive energy from an oscillating action of the inner assembly produced by a motor in the appliance to which the brushhead is attachable. Oscillation of the inner portion at a target frequency and amplitude is sufficient to result in the solid, semi-solid, gel or the like balm element changing to a liquid in a shear thinning effect, the liquid being useful for removal of makeup. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183671 | MOUNTING SYSTEM FOR AN OSCILLATING MOTOR IN A PERSONAL CARE APPLIANCE - Oscillating motor mounting systems for personal care appliances are disclosed that reduce vibration transmitted to the appliance handle. In order to reduce vibration in the handle, the oscillating motor is suspended within the personal care appliance via a suspension system. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183672 | ORAL CARE IMPLEMENT - Disclosed is a toothbrush comprising an optical machine-readable representation of data, such as a barcode. Also disclosed is an oral care implement comprising a surface and a plurality of protrusions extending at least 1 millimeter from the surface, the protrusions at least partially defining an optical machine-readable representation of data, such as a barcode. Also disclosed is a system, comprising: an oral care implement comprising an optical machine-readable representation of data, such as a barcode; and a device comprising a processor and memory storing computer readable instructions for causing the processor to process an image of the optical machine-readable representation of data to extract the data from the image. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183673 | LOCKING MECHANISM FOR A FOLDING TABLE - A foldable table may include a table top and legs that are movable between an extended position and a collapsed position. The table top may include a first section and a second section that are connected by a hinge assembly. A locking member may be sized and configured to lock the hinge assembly in a fixed position. Advantageously, moving the legs between the extended and collapsed positions may cause the locking mechanism to move between the locked and unlocked positions. Thus, when the legs are in the extended position and the locking mechanism is in the locked position, the table top may be secured in the unfolded position. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183674 | Table Tennis Table with a Honeycomb Core and a Method for its Manufacture - A table tennis table that utilizes a honeycomb core for its structure and stability. The honeycomb core has top tabs and bottom tabs which fold at approximately a right angle to each tabs' respective original plane. The bent tabs provide more surface area (and hence more contact) between an upper surface on top of the honeycomb core and a bottom surface on a bottom of the honeycomb core. A method of manufacturing the table utilizes a tab bending guide in order to efficiently bend each tab. The table (without its upper and lower surface) is pushed through the tab bending guide which bends the tabs accordingly, upon which the upper and lower surfaces can then be fixed using glue to the honeycomb core. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183675 | Play Table With Brick Toy Well - The present invention relates to an apparatus comprising a table with a generally horizontal top surface, an opening in the top surface, a receptacle located beneath the opening, a piston located inside the receptacle, and a means for moving the piston from a first vertical position to a second vertical position. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183676 | Portable Table with Smartphone Device Pocket - A portable table designed to be used for outdoor activities such as sunbathing, picnics and other out-of-doors activities that provides a convenient pocket for the storage of a Smartphone device. The pocket is configured in such a way as to allow the Smartphone device to be situated in the pocket so that the device's owner has limited visual access to the device and the device is kept out of direct sunlight. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183677 | PORTABLE WORK SURFACE SYSTEM FOR CARRY-ON CASES - The disclosure is directed to a portable work surface system for carry-on cases. In one embodiment, the system includes one or more work surfaces in the form of tables that may be removably secured to all types of carry-on cases. Each work surface forming part of the system is not only universal in its coupling to existing carry-on cases, but is also substantially dimensioned and stable enough to support various types of electronic devices, such as a portable computer, mouse, keyboards, etc. The work surface system may be adapted for use with a hard drive carry-on case having pull-out handles and wheels and configured to store a hard disk system for use in film production, for example. Additional alternative embodiments are proposed to accommodate different needs and types of uses. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183678 | HOOK FOR CLOTHES HANGER - A hook for clothes hanger has a first direction, a main body, a pressing unit and a resilient element. When in use, a hook segment of a clothes hanger is pushed to abut a slope of a blocking segment of the pressing unit, thereby moving the pressing unit along a direction opposite to the first direction. Thus, the hook segment of the clothes hanger can enter the hook. Afterwards, the resilient element pushes back the pressing unit along the first direction, such that the blocking segment is moved back to prevent the clothes hanger from falling off easily. To remove the clothes hanger, the pressing unit is directly pressed. As a result, the hook for clothes hanger does not need any specific operational effort for opening the hook, and only needs a simple press for closing the hook. Therefore, the operation is convenient and quick. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183679 | WINE RACK - A wine rack for mounting on a wall or other surface, the wine rack including at least a first and second pair of support members. In one embodiment, the first pair of support members may support at least a first and a second wine bottle in a substantially parallel relation to the wall, wherein the second bottle is positionable proximate the wall, and wherein the label of the first wine bottle is visible to a person standing in front of the wine rack. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183680 | ASSEMBLY KIT FOR GENERATING AN ARRAY OF ITEMS OF FURNITURE - An item of table furniture has a table top and a table frame supporting the table top. The table top, in plan view, is formed with first pair of opposite edges and a second pair of opposite edges. One edge of the first pair of edges is convex and the other edge of the first pair of edges is concave. The convex curvature and the concave curvature of the first pair of edges has a predetermined first radius of curvature of substantially equal size. One edge of the second pair of edges is longer than the other edge of the second pair of edges. Such a table can be arranged together with items of table furniture of the same kind and also with other items of furniture to an array in many ways. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183681 | CABINET DRAWER - A cabinet drawer | 2016-06-30 |
20160183682 | FRAME STRUCTURE OF STORAGE BASKET - An improved frame structure of a storage basket may include a storage basket that has a rectangular and hollow frame body. A bottom frame support is horizontally formed inside the frame body, and a mesh is attached to the bottom frame support by welding. A side frame vertically extends upwards from the bottom frame support, and has a curly portion to eliminate sharp edges of the side frame. The side frame can also be strengthened by the curly portion. Furthermore, a top portion of the side frame can also be bent outwardly to form a curly portion to achieve an equivalent effect. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183683 | MOTOR ASSEMBLY FOR RECLINING FURNITURE - A motor assembly for reclining furniture includes a motor having one or more first fittings that correspond to one or more second fittings within a reclining furniture actuation mechanism. The first and second fittings are configured to be mutually connectable without tools or fasteners. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183684 | METHOD OF IMPROVING SEAT COMFORT, SEAT AND CUSHION SET ACCORDING TO THE SAME - The present disclosure includes a loose-cushion seat with improved lower-back support. At least one connector is applied to a loose-cushion seating unit that joins a portion of the peripheral surface of the seat cushion to a portion of the rear surface of the back cushion. The connector is removably attached to at least one of the seat cushion and the back cushion so the cushions can be detached from one another. The connector joins the cushions in such a manner that at least a portion the back cushion is pulled down to remain in close proximity with the top surface of the seat cushion when the seat cushion is depressed under the weight of a user, thereby providing improved lower-back support to the user. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183685 | PORTABLE NECK PILLOW - The present invention relates to a portable neck pillow comprising a neck pillow main body part of a “U” shape to accommodate a user's neck therein and a pair of arm holder parts extending from both opposite end parts of the neck pillow main body part to insert and support the user's arms therein, so that the user's arms as well as the user's neck can be supported and the user can take a rest more comfortably. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183686 | PHYSICAL SUPPORT DEVICE - A physical support device used for displacing the weight of the upper torso off of the lower back and ensuring proper posture while a user is seated, comprising a base member to be placed on a surface adjacent a seated user, an arced member to be placed under the user's armpit, a vertical support member having a lower end coupled to the base member and an upper end coupled to the arced member. An adjustment mechanism allows for height adjustment of the vertical support member so that the arced member can fit directly under any user's armpit, where the arced member is able to hold and displace the weight of the user's upper torso off the lower back. A forearm support coupled to the vertical support member further provides comfort and relief to a seated user. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183687 | SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE FOR OFFICE PRODUCTIVITY STRUCTURE COMMUNICATIONS - A furniture system includes a chair having a seat, a backrest coupled to the seat, and a base supporting the backrest and the seat. The furniture system also includes a plurality of sensors and a processor. Each sensor is operable to detect a physical force imparted by a user on the chair, and generate an output signal indicative of the physical force. The processor is coupled to the plurality of sensors, and is operable to receive the output signals generated by the plurality of sensors, and determine, based on at least one of the output signals, a current posture of the user sitting in the chair. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183688 | RETRACTABLE SOFA BED WITH HIDDEN MATTRESS PLATFORM AND GUIDE STOP WITH IMPROVED SECURITY - A sofa bed with a seat back assembly, seat, side frame assembly and lock and release member. The side frame assembly includes a side frame and a link assembly connected to the side frame. The link assembly moves between a first position and a second position to allow for conversion of the sofa bed between a sofa position and a bed position. The lock and release mechanism locks the link assembly in place. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183689 | DETACHABLE SHEET AND WATERPROOF PAD SYSTEM - Systems relating to a safe and easily removable and reusable bedding system, including a waterproof pad or a sheet pad that attaches to a fitted sheet. The detachable pads of the present invention seek to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and bed sores by providing a tightly fitted pad. The pad can be changed, cleaned, and replaced frequently and more readily without requiring regular mattress lifting. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183690 | SEATING APPARATUS WITH ADJUSTABLE CUSHIONING - A seating apparatus with adjustable cushioning, comprises a seat base and an inflatable bladder comprising a plurality of air cells. The inflatable bladder is positioned in between at least two polyurethane foam layers, which are supported on the seat base. The seating apparatus further comprises a pump unit operatively connected to the inflatable bladder via a conduit for inflating or deflating the plurality of air cells for providing adjustable firmness to the seating apparatus. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183691 | SUPPORT ELEMENT - The present invention concerns a support element for the manufacturing of pillows, mattresses, toppers and the like, including at least one base layer having at least one upper, in use, support face, and at least one resting portion; a plurality of gel inserts supported by such at least one support face of such at least one base layer spaced apart from one another; at least one coating layer or film applied on top of such a plurality of gel inserts and such a support face, not affected by such a plurality of gel inserts. At such at least one resting portion, each gel insert of the plurality of gel inserts has a greater average thickness than the average thickness of each gel insert of the plurality of gel inserts arranged outside such at least one resting portion. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183692 | MULTI-CHAMBER INFLATABLE DEVICE - A multi-chamber inflatable mattress includes a main air chamber, upper and lower peripheral air chambers, and an upper air chamber. The main air chamber includes internal tensioning structures which cooperate with a bottom mattress panel and a lower intermediate panel to provide a generally box-shaped, mattress-sized inflatable structure upon pressurization. A second, upper intermediate panel cooperates with a top mattress panel to define an upper air chamber which defines the sleeping surface. The main air chamber receives pressurized fluid directly from a valve, while the lower and upper peripheral air chambers are in direct fluid communication with the main air chamber but not the valve. The upper air chamber is in direct fluid communication with the upper peripheral air chamber, but not the main chamber or valve. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183693 | CUSHION WITH CHANGEABLE SUPPORTING SECTIONS - A cushion with changeable supporting sections at least includes a substrate section, at least one supplemental section and a supplemental space. The substrate section has a predetermined configuration and a certain thickness. The substrate section is placed on an article. The substrate section has two opposite faces. A first cushion section is disposed on one face of the substrate section. The supplemental section has a predetermined configuration and a certain thickness. The supplemental section has two opposite faces. A second cushion section is disposed on one face of the supplemental section. The supplemental space is disposed on the substrate section and fully or not fully surrounded by the substrate section. The supplemental section is arranged and placed in the supplemental space in a suitable position, whereby the substrate section and the supplemental section are positioned in predetermined positions relative to each other to supplement the thickness of the substrate section. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183694 | FIRE RESISTANT FABRIC - The present invention relates to a fire resistant, double knit fabric and methods of manufacturing the same. The fire barrier double knit fabric of the present invention includes a face side having a yard including a fire retardant fiber, and a back side having a yard including a charring yarn. The fabric resistant fabric of the present invention can be made in a stretchable tubular sock that can be used on all mattress widths (one size fits all) or as an open form for upholstering, lamination of mattress ticking. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183695 | Crib With Embedded Smart Sensors - A smart crib is provided that includes a horizontal support platform and one or more vertical surfaces connected thereto that enclose a space above the horizontal support platform and/or define a space above the horizontal support platform. The horizontal support platform and/or the vertical surfaces may include one or more sensors that can be used to learn behavior of the crib occupant and/or determine conditions of the occupant and/or environment of the crib and/or the crib's surrounding area. The crib may receive responses from a client device and/or automatically act upon a detected condition in the crib or with the occupant. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183696 | AN ARRANGEMENT CONVERTIBLE INTO BABY CARE ITEMS - An arrangement convertible into several baby care items. The prior art knows solutions to combine some baby care items, such as a chair padding and a bag, but these combinations are difficult to use and more items are required to carry with when traveling with a baby. The present arrangement can be converted into a folded form forming a bag, into a semi-folded form forming chair padding, and into an unfolded form forming, when the material is set the first side up, a changing mat for diaper changing, or, when the material is set the second side up, an infant carrier, which can be fastened to a chair or carried by a person. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183697 | PLAY YARDS AND METHODS OF OPERATING THE SAME - Play yards and methods of operating the same are disclosed. An example play yard includes a collapsible upper frame, a collapsible lower frame, and posts to support the upper frame above the lower frame. The posts include respective tracks. The example play yard also includes an enclosure operatively coupled to the upper frame, the lower frame and the posts. The enclosure defines an enclosure volume. The enclosure has a plurality of corner beads dimensioned for receipt in respective ones of the tracks to secure the enclosure to the posts. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183698 | Reconfigurable Infant Play Yard - The present invention relates to an infant play yard with multiple reconfigurations. The infant play yard includes a frame structure that is reconfigurable between a deployed configuration and a storage configuration. Rotatably coupled to the frame structure is a set of legs that are reconfigurable between a deployed configuration and a storage configuration. The infant play yard includes an infant play yard cover that is coupled to the frame structure, the play yard cover having an exterior and an interior. Moreover, the infant play yard further includes a sleeper insert that is removably coupleable to the frame structure. The sleeper insert, when used in conjunction with the frame structure, is disposed between the sidewalls of the play yard cover. The sleeper insert is configured with locking covers that are removably coupleable to the legs of the play yard frame. The locking covers are connected by a resilient tether so that the locking covers easily snap into the proper locking location on the legs of the play yard frame. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183699 | Kit Of Pre-Construction Samples For Replicating Construction Products - The present invention is a pre-construction sample that is made of a flexible material and has a product image corresponding to an actual construction product. The pre-construction sample is preferably at least 18 inches in one dimension. The pre-construction sample is preferably produced by a printing process having at least 200 dpi, and more preferably 300 dpi. Kits of pre-construction samples are provided to assist the consumer choosing from among various construction products, such as flooring, decking, countertops, cabinets, windows, shingles, among others. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183700 | Medical Blankets - Described is an improved polypropylene blanket constructed entirely of man-made fiber with a cotton-like hand. The improved polypropylene blanket provides longer life and low cost per usage due to its high thermal insulation, high strength and high abrasion resistance. This results in a blanket with a fast drying time that conserves energy and proves more durable than cotton-rich products. The blanket is soil resistant that attracts less dirt and dust, is resistant to fungi, molds and mildew and wicks away perspiration from the skin. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183701 | Medical Blankets - Described is an improved polypropylene blanket constructed entirely of man-made fiber with a cotton-like hand. The improved polypropylene blanket provides longer life and low cost per usage due to its high thermal insulation, high strength and high abrasion resistance. This results in a blanket with a fast drying time that conserves energy and proves more durable than cotton-rich products. The blanket is soil resistant that attracts less dirt and dust, is resistant to fungi, molds and mildew and wicks away perspiration from the skin. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183702 | COVER FOR OUTDOOR FURNITURE - A cover is for a furniture item defining a recess at an upper end. The cover may include a cover layer extending over the furniture item and over the recess and having an inner surface adjacent the recess, and a bladder coupled to the inner surface of the cover layer adjacent the recess and configured to inflate. The bladder is for preventing depressions on an upper surface of the cover layer. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183703 | Thermo mug - A thermo mug having a mug cover and a mug body, a water discharge opening and a steam discharge opening provided on the mug cover, a valve provided in the mug cover for controlling the steam discharge opening to open first and then the water discharge opening to open subsequently, and a press button connected with the valve and provided at one side of the mug cover. The press button controls the valve to move. The present invention has a simple structure which allows discharge of the steam first and then the discharge of water by using one single button so that users will not scald themselves by the discharged hot steam. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183704 | Insulated Drinking Container - An insulated drinking container having a sidewall structure comprising an inner wall and an outer wall, wherein the inner wall comprises a ceramic material and wherein a gap is provided between the inner wall and the outer wall and an insulating material that is placed in the gap. A sidewall structure for an insulated drinking container having an inner wall comprising a ceramic material, an outer wall, wherein the inner wall and the outer wall are formed such that there is a gap between the inner wall and the outer wall and an insulating material that is inserted in the gap. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183705 | HOOK FOR CLOTHES HANGER - A hook for clothes hanger has a first direction, a main body, a pressing unit and a resilient element. When in use, a front pressing opening of the pressing unit and a first body opening of the main body can communicate with each other only by pressing the pressing unit that protrudes out of the main body. At this time, a hook segment of a clothes hanger can pass the front pressing opening and the first body opening to enter or depart from the hook. As a result, the hook for clothes hanger does not need any specific operational effort for opening the hook, and only needs a simple press for both opening and closing the hook. Therefore, the operation is convenient and quick. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183706 | HEAVY-DUTY COAT HANGER WITH INTERIOR IMAGE - A hanger for clothing is reinforced by an insert existing substantially or entirely inside the center space of the hanger defined by the outer, typically generally triangular, hanger frame. The insert is fixed, secured, or otherwise semi-permanently or permanently connected to the hanger frame at 3 or more places. The preferred places are 3 places, of which two are on the larger lower part of the frame, or one each on the two smaller, upper parts of the frame. Also, the reinforcing insert comprises an image, so the insert serves both a strengthening function and an aesthetic function. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183707 | SOLAR SHADE APPARATUS AND METHOD - An apparatus for shading a window, wherein the window has a right top corner and a top left corner, comprising a rod element, which has a proximate end and a distal end and is disposed along a lateral axis substantially parallel to a lateral window axis. The apparatus further has a spring element, having a first end mechanically coupled to the rod element at the proximate end of the rod element, wherein the spring element is adapted to provide a spring constant force between the rod element and the top left corner of the window. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183708 | JUICING DEVICE FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS SUCH AS CITRUS FRUITS AND THE LIKE - A juicing device for agricultural products of the type of citrus fruits and the like, including at least one transfer rotor and at least one juicing rotor. The transfer rotor rotate about a first rotation axis and is provided externally with at least one seat for at least partial accommodation of at least one portion of an agricultural product of the type of citrus fruits and the like. The at least one juicing can rotate about a second rotation axis, which is parallel to the first axis. During respective useful portions of the rotation of the at least one seat and of the juicing rotor, the latter penetrates at least partially in the at least one seat, for the juicing of at least one portion of the agricultural product accommodated in the seat. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183709 | DEVICES AND METHODS TO DISINTEGRATE FOODS - A device to disintegrate comestible articles, comprising: a containment vessel with a floor and generally tubular sidewalls projecting upwardly from the floor, the sidewalls having a central longitudinal axis, a power rotated agitator disposed within the containment vessel above and proximate to the floor, having a rotational axis, and operable to both agitate and disintegrate comestible articles placed within the containment vessel, a power source, configured to rotate the agitator, a support housing which encloses the power source which is structured to removably mount the containment vessel. The containment vessel is canted relative to the motor shaft. Output of the containment vessel is filtered. A resiliently closed opening into the containment is formed in the vessel lid. A food handling mechanism introduces comestible articles into the containment vessel. A support mechanism mounts vessels below a device outlet. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183710 | Rice Cooking Insert - A rice cooking insert includes a ring shaped body with a curved bottom includes at least one stand that interacts with the bottom surface of the body and is configured to suspend the body above a heating element | 2016-06-30 |
20160183711 | COOKER - A circuit for driving a cooker includes a sensing unit configured to sense a movement of a user of a cooker. The circuit further includes a contact unit configured to switch a power circuit to which power is supplied from the outside, and perform a closing operation on the basis of a sensing result from the sensing unit to allow power to be supplied to the cooker. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183712 | Methods and Devices for Making Pre-Cooked Eggs Having a Natural Appearance - The present invention includes methods and devices for mass producing cooked, cooled egg products having a grill fried egg appearance. One device includes a portion for positioning whole, intact, shelled eggs positioned laterally across and above a cooking mold conveyor, and a portion for cracking the eggshells and depositing the eggs into cooking molds on the conveyor. Some devices and methods include an egg yolk splitter for rupturing the egg yolk sac to deposit a whole egg having a ruptured egg yolk into each mold. Other devices and methods include irregular shaped egg molds for providing a mass produced cooked egg having a natural, irregular shaped outlines and/or surfaces. Devices and methods according to the present invention can be used to produce irregular, outlined shaped cooked egg products including whole eggs, formulated eggs, or eggs made from scrambled egg mixes. The pre-cooked eggs can be delivered pathogen free to fast food establishments and reheated for consumers in less time than required to cook the egg. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183713 | COLD COFFEE BREWING DEVICE AND METHODS THEREOF - A coffee brewing device, such as a cold coffee brewing device and related methods are disclosed. The device includes a container, a supported horizontal plate that holds filter paper in place, and a spigot below the horizontal plate. Coffee grounds are placed on the filter, then water is added to the container such that minimal disturbance of the coffee ground bed occurs. When the spigot is opened, liquid is removed in a north/south (up/down) direction through the coffee ground bed. The coffee ground bed serves as a first filter, the filter serves as a second filter, and the chamber below the horizontal plate serves as a coalescing chamber where sediment drops out thus serving as a third filter. The resulting liquid dispensed from the spigot is amber in color and clear. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183714 | DUTCH COFFEE DRIP DEVICE - A Dutch coffee drip device includes a stand having an upper plate, a middle plate, and a lower plate; a water supply container being fixed to the upper plate; a pressure pump installed on the bottom of the water supply container to pressurize water supplied from the water supply container to spray the same; a dripper being fixed to the middle plate to contain coffee power, in which coffee is extracted by water sprayed from the pressure pump; and a drip server being fixed to the lower plate to store the coffee extracted from the dripper, wherein the pressure pump comprises: a driving motor, a cam performing a rotating operation by the driving motor; a pressure lever performing an up-and-down operation by the cam; and a spray nozzle spraying the water pressurized by the operation of the pressure lever. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183715 | APPARATUS, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DISPENSING DRINKS - An apparatus for dispensing a first liquid comprising a second liquid, the apparatus comprising: a male coupling configured to enter and establish a friction seal with a female coupling of a container containing the second liquid by inserting the male coupling into the female coupling and applying a load to the male coupling, the load being provided by the weight of a portion of the apparatus; a spout; and a pump for causing the second liquid to exit the container and the first liquid to be dispensed via the spout after the friction seal is established between the female and male couplings. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183716 | Mixed Beverage Maker - A mixed beverage maker having an ice-shaving unit combined with a mixing unit. The mixed beverage maker further includes a concentrate container holder in fluid communication with a reservoir. The ice-shaving unit, mixing unit, concentrate container holder and reservoir are operable connect to a controller, which can be programmed to selective control the operational cycles of each of the units, a pumping cycle, a ice shaving cycle, and a mixing cycle. The controller includes at least one preprogrammed routine to control the operational parameters of the pumping cycle, an ice shaving cycle, and a mixing cycle to make the mixed drink. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183717 | IMPROVED APPARATUS FOR THE PREPARATION OF ONE OR A PLURALITY OF BEVERAGES - An apparatus for preparing hot beverages includes a water reservoir, a boiler arranged under the reservoir and connected to the inside of the reservoir by a first conduit, a water heating resistance arranged in the boiler, an infusion chamber with a cover and a filtering element for a definite quantity of product subjected to infusion. In one alternative, the apparatus is used for preparing a single dose of beverage through pressure infusing, or in another alternative, for the preparation of a beverage in multiple doses using a filter and by percolating through a filter. The apparatus includes an accessory for containing a quantity of product for a single dose, housed within the infusion chamber in place of the filter. The upper opening of the accessory could be closed by the lower surface of the cover when it closes the infusion chamber. An electrical power supply is also included. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183718 | Kitchen Appliance and Method of Using Same - A kitchen appliance includes a housing that defines a cavity. The housing has a housing rim defining an opening to the cavity. A heating or cooling element is disposed within the housing to heat or cool the cavity. A container has a generally hollow interior and a container rim. A lid is sized and shaped to at least partially cover the opening of the container when placed on the container. The lid has an exterior surface and an opposing interior surface. At least one latching mechanism or handle is operable to seal the contents of the appliance within the appliance. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183719 | BREAD MAKER AND CONTAINER TO BE MOUNTED IN THE BREAD MAKER - The bread maker includes a housing for mounting of a container, an infrared transceiving device and a determining device. The container stores bread ingredients therein and has an outer surface provided with a color symbol. The infrared transceiving device includes an infrared emitting unit and a processing unit. The infrared emitting unit is operable to emit infrared ray toward the color symbol when the container is mounted to the housing. The processing unit is configured for receiving a reflection ray reflected from the color symbol and is operable to output an identification signal according to intensity of the reflection ray. The determining device is communicatively connected to the processing unit for receiving the identification signal and is operable to determine, with reference to the identification signal, a bread-making indicator that is associated with a bread making program, which the bread maker executes automatically to make bread using the bread ingredients stored in the container. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183720 | Waffle-Iron Type Cooking Apparatus for Cooking and Forming Rounded Bun Shaped Waffles - An apparatus for making waffles with customized shapes having a top plate with a top lid having a plurality of variable length protrusions in a shape that fits a round recess on the bottom plate. The apparatus can be used to make the top of a sandwich bun and/or the bottom of a sandwich bun in the same or different waffle irons. Variable shaped protrusions allow for even distribution of heat to a mixture for making shaped edible items. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183721 | Vertical Cooking Charcoal Grill - A vertical barbeque grill comprising a base comprising a bottom and a top surface, a proximate and a distal edge, at least two pairs of supports comprising a first and a second support comprising an upper and a lower portion, the lower portion coupled to the top surface of the base, the supports extend away from and perpendicular to the base, the first support coupled to the proximate edge of the base, the second support coupled to the distal edge of the base, the first pair of supports spaced apart from the second pair of supports, at least one cooking chamber between the two pairs of supports, at least one opening in the base below the cooking chamber, at least two fire material retaining means coupled to the supports, creating at least two fire material chambers, and at least one liquid collection container located below the openings in the base. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183722 | GRILLING APPARATUS - A grilling apparatus ( | 2016-06-30 |
20160183723 | COOKING DEVICE FOR A SOLID-FUEL COOKER INCLUDING FUEL CONTAINER AND SOLID COVER AND RELATED METHODS - A cooking device may be for a solid-fuel cooker that includes a firebox, a cooking plate carried adjacent an open upper end of the firebox and defining a cooking surface, and a lid to be carried by a sidewall of the firebox over the cooking surface. The cooking device may include a fuel container for carrying the solid-fuel therein and to be carried within the firebox spaced inwardly from the sidewall. The fuel container may include a tubular lower body having opposing open ends and a lower body sidewall having a plurality of air openings therein, and a tapered upper body having a larger open end open toward and spaced below the cooking surface and a smaller open end coupled to an open end of the tubular lower body. A solid cover may be carried by the larger open end of the tapered upper body. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183724 | COOKING DEVICE FOR A SOLID-FUEL COOKER INCLUDING TUBULAR FUEL CONTAINER AND RELATED METHODS - A cooking device may be for a solid-fuel cooker that includes a firebox for carrying solid-fuel therein and having a base and at least one sidewall extending upwardly from the base, and a cooking plate to be carried adjacent the firebox and defining a cooking surface. The cooking device may include a tubular fuel container for carrying the solid-fuel therein, and to be carried within the firebox and spaced inwardly from the at least one sidewall. The tubular fuel container has upper and lower open ends adjacent the cooking surface and the base of the solid-fuel cooker, respectively. The cooking device may also include a solid cover carried by the upper open end of the tubular fuel container. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183725 | BARBECUE GRILL WITH COOLER AND TRANSPORT CASE - A barbecue and cooler assembly includes a collapsible barbecue grill, a thermally insulated case and a cooler supported on a main transport structure. The case is sized and configured for storing the collapsed barbecue grill. The case with the collapsed grill therein fits within the cooler for compact storage and transport. When the grill is removed from the case and assembled for use, the case serves as a food warmer. The main transport structure includes wheels and an extendable handle for easy transportation of the entire assembly. The main transport structure further includes an entertainment system including a TV monitor, speakers and a rechargeable battery power source. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183726 | DISPOSABLE GRILLING SET - The present invention relates to a disposable griller set which can be simply and easily used outdoors and more particularly to a disposable griller set which enables comsumers to simply and easiy grill food such as meat or fish without need for a separate heating means. The disposable griller set of the present invention stores charcoal, a grilling plate, and solid fuel for lighting the charcoal fire inside the insulation-coated paper case therein so as to enable the same to be simply and easily taken out and used, and thus manufacturing is easy due to the simple structure thereof. In addition, since the case is made from paper, the support plate of the brazier is made from metal, and the brazier and grilling plate are made of a thin sheet of aluminum. Each of these elements can be easily separated and recycled at the time of disposal. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183727 | STRETCHABLE GRILL COVER - A grill cover that is rain-impermeable and reversibly stretchable, and formed of a dual-layer sheet. The cover is substantially stretchable to a size sufficient to cover a grill, such as a gas grill. Rain runs off of the installed cover, while condensation on the grill evaporates through the sheet without absorbing to the sheet. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183728 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DISPENSING, SLICING, BUTTERING, AND TOASTING BREAD - One variation of a system for buttering and toasting bread buns includes: a butter stage including: a vessel containing liquefied dairy fat and defining a permeable surface, a pressure supply fluidly coupled to the vessel, and a first paddle assembly configured to catch a bun crown dispensed into the butter stage, to compress a sliced face of the bun crown directly against the permeable surface, and to release the bun crown from the butter stage; and a toast stage including a toasting surface arranged vertically below the permeable surface, a heating element arranged behind the toasting surface, and a second paddle assembly arranged vertically below the first paddle assembly and configured to catch the bun crown released from the first paddle assembly, to compress the sliced face of the bun crown directly against the toasting surface, and to release the bun crown from the toasting surface. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183729 | COOKWARE SYSTEM FOR PREPARING FOOD - Described herein is a cookware system for cooking food. The cookware system comprises a cooking pan and a cooking platform. The cooking platform rests within the cooking pan and is configured to secure to the cooking pan to provide a cooking surface. The cooking platform is positioned above the cooking pan heating surface and provides for a cooking surface for items to be cooked, such as one or more pieces or slices of bacon, which minimizes splattering. The cooking platform can also be raised and properly secured above the cooking surface so the user can move or flip items to be cooked without being splattered. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183730 | WIRELESS, TEMPERATURE-CONTROL BEVERAGE WARMER - A portable beverage warmer having an insulative main body, insulative base and a conductive sleeve. Electrical components are held in the insulative base, allowing for portability of the beverage warmer. A nano heater is used as the heating element. A rechargeable battery is also provided in the insulative base to allow a user to take the beverage warmer on-the-go while keeping the beverage heated at an ideal drinking temperature. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183731 | COLLAPSIBLE ARTICLE - A collapsible article, for example a colander ( | 2016-06-30 |
20160183732 | MIXED DRINK SYSTEM - The present invention relates a mixed drink system for creating a mixed drink comprising: a container, where said container includes a liquid; a jigger cap, where the cap seals the container; a sealed compartment within the cap, where said compartment includes a second liquid; and a releasable divider, where said divider seals the compartment of the jigger cap. In one exemplary embodiment, the container is a bottle and the liquid is a soda, water, club soda, juice, cream or milk. The second liquid may be distilled liquor such as gin, rum, tequila, vodka, whiskey, bourbon or scotch. The compartment may include an opening, where the opening provides a means to release the liquid into the container. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183733 | CUTTING BOARD WITH COLLAPSIBLE HOOD - A cutting board comprising a cutting surface, said cutting surface having a front edge, a back edge, a first side edge and a second side edge, and a collapsible hood member convertible from a collapsed to an expanded configuration, the hood member extending along at least a portion of at least one edge of the cutting surface. The collapsible hood member provides a retention wall for catching and holding cuttings or liquids from dropping onto a work area when in the expanded configuration and preferably creates a groove about at least a portion of the cutting surface when in the collapsed configuration. The cutting board preferably has an angled cutting surface that biases the cutting surface toward the hood member to direct the liquids and cuttings away from the work area of the cutting surface. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183734 | TOILETRY ITEM STAND - A toiletry item stand includes a body having a first leg, a second leg, an upper portion, and an item receiving channel defined between the first and second legs. Each of the first leg and second leg terminate at a surface engagement section configured to engage a support surface upon which the toiletry item stand is placed, the surface engagement sections being separated by the item receiving channel. The item receiving channel includes an item receiving socket defined adjacent the upper portion and an item entry passage defined below the item receiving socket, the item entry passage being smaller in width than the item receiving socket. The toiletry item stand is operable to receive a portion of a toiletry item in the item receiving socket and thereby suspend a portion of the toiletry item above the support surface when the toiletry item stand is placed on the support surface. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183735 | BATH CHAIR - The present invention relates to a bath seat. The bath seat has a top, a front end, and a back end opposite thereof. The top extends between the front end and the back end of the bath seat. The top includes a centrally disposed channel. The channel includes an enlarged first end, a second end opposite thereof, and a connecting portion connecting the ends of the channel together. The second end of the channel aligns with one of the front end and the back end of the seat. Fluid entering into the channel is directed to the second end of the channel, past said one of the front end and the back end of the seat and thereby drains from the seat. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183736 | VERTICAL WALL MOUNT SYSTEM - A vertical wall mount system is provided that is easily installed in a perfectly level and plumb manner and is further cable of being design to be completely waterproof, interchangeable and customizable to include endless additional features. The vertical wall mount system includes two main components: a sub-frame assembly and a panel frame assembly. The sub-frame assembly includes mounting clips for pivotal attachment to a wall frame, such as, a standard 2×4 stud. Horizontal wall rails are mounted on the mounting clips to create the sub-frame assembly. The horizontal wall rails are designed to support a panel assembly on the horizontal wall rails, which may, for example, include a tile panel. The panel assembly includes a panel frame secured to the back side of the panel, which panel assembly is designed to hang on the horizontal wall rails of the sub-frame assembly. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183737 | SHELVING SYSTEM WITH OBSCURABLE SHELVING - Various shelving systems, such as shower caddies, are disclosed. In some embodiments, a shower caddy includes an elongate support member and a plurality of shelves, each of which can be supported by a clamping mechanism. The support member can have a telescoping configuration so that upper and lower ends of the support member can be pressed against upper and lower stationary objects. The shelving system can include a shroud configured to conceal, block, or surround a portion of a shelf in a closed position and allow access to the portion of the shelf in the open position. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183738 | Beach Bucket - An equipment storage device has a container to enable a user to comfortably stand within the container. A reservoir for retaining fluid is coupled with the container. A fluid injection device is coupled with the reservoir. At least one retaining receptacle is positioned on a peripheral wall of the container. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183739 | DISPENSER FOR DISPENSING A FLOWABLE SUBSTANCE - Disclosed is a dispenser for dispensing a flowable substance, comprising: a base having at least one contact portion lying in a first plane for stably standing the dispenser on a horizontal support surface; a holder movably connected to the base and lying in a second plane parallel to the first plane, the holder being for holding, in an inverted state, a container defining a chamber storing a flowable substance; and a conduit fluidly connecting the chamber with a discharge opening; wherein the holder is movable relative to the base to cause the flowable substance to be pumped from the chamber towards the discharge opening. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183740 | LIQUID DISPENSER - A sanitary liquid dispenser having a spherical housing with a discharge port and a fluid reservoir positioned within the dispenser. The fluid reservoir includes a disposable deformable bag with a nozzle projecting downwardly from the bag. The dispenser includes a proximity detector for activating a discharge mechanism when detecting the proximity of an object beneath the dispenser. The discharge mechanism includes a valve within the nozzle. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183741 | Adjustable Foot and Toe Cleaning Device - An adjustable foot and toe cleaning device comprises an elongate handle and a head implement coupled to said elongate handle. The head implement includes at least one of a brush element, a porous element, and at least one finger-like projection. The porous element may comprise pumice stone or a sponge, for example. Where there is more than one finger-like projection, such projections may be attached to the head implement at a common point. The finger-like projections may selectively vibrate by way of a vibration mechanism. The elongate handle may be adjustable in length and as to its angular configuration. The device provides for easy access and cleaning of body parts, including extremities, with a minimum of effort and without requiring the user to unduly contort him or herself. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183742 | TEXTURED COTTON WIPES - A textured wipe is provided that includes a non-woven or woven cotton wipe sheet, and in some embodiments a plurality of beads and/or a coating. The cotton wipe sheet has a wipe surface and an opposing back surface. The plurality of beads is adhered to the wipe surface. Each bead is formed to have a three dimensional geometry that extends outwardly from the wipe surface. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183743 | BEAUTY DEVICE, BODY OF BEAUTY DEVICE, AND HEAD OF BEAUTY DEVICE - A first head of a beauty device includes a stirring mechanism stirring bubbles, and a head case provided with an opening for allowing the bubbles stirred by the stirring mechanism to pass through. When the first head is used while being mounted to the body of the beauty device, bubbles are supplied to the stirring mechanism from the body of the beauty device. In a state where bubbles supplied to the stirring mechanism are present between the stirring mechanism and the skin, the bubbles are stirred and moved between the stirring mechanism and the skin by the stirring mechanism, and thus impurities of the skin are removed by the bubbles. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183744 | Wipe-Moistening Dispenser - A wipe dispenser with a mechanism that enables the user to moisten the wipes, which comprises a liquid container, a bottom roller, a top roller, an adjustment button, and an adjustment mechanism that lowers and raises the top roller. The liquid container is designed to contain liquid that is used to moisten and wet the wipes. The bottom roller is attached horizontally by means of axial joints to the top of the liquid container so that the bottom roller may be partially immersed in the liquid in the container. The top roller is attached horizontally to the adjustment mechanism and is parallel and slightly above the bottom roller. The adjustment mechanism can be moved up and down using the adjustment button, causing the wipes to become moist or wet while the user pulls them out of the dispenser. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183745 | TOILET SEAT COVER ASSEMBLY - A toilet seat cover assembly includes a panel including a central section with a first arm and a second arm each attached to and extending away from a front edge of the central section. The first and second arms are spaced from each other and each has a distal end with respect to the central section. The panel has a top side and a bottom side and the bottom side is substantially planar. The central section has a break therein extending through the front edge and a rear edge of the central section to define a pair of central ends. A central hinge is attached to the central section and hingedly couples together the central ends. The central hinge is positioned on the bottom side of the panel. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183746 | AGITATOR WITH DISKS - An agitator provided for a surface cleaning apparatus includes a dowel defining an axis of rotation and multiple disks extending radially from the dowel to a peripheral edge. | 2016-06-30 |